To Your Health

Health literacy isn’t about knowing everything—it’s about knowing what matters. And when it comes to getting healthier, more information isn’t always better.

Dr. Alice Burron joins me to share why strategic thinking—not endless researching—is the real key to progress.

We explore the six-step ACTION Method, a framework to help you stop reacting and start leading your health journey with clarity and intention.

You’ll learn how to evaluate new options without falling for gimmicks, why the Core 4 habits matter more than the latest trend, and how to take back your decision-making power.

Dr. Alice Burron is a health strategist who’s spent her career bridging the gap between biology, physiology and psychology. With a background in exercise science, a doctorate in healthcare education, and decades of experience across hospitals, insurance, and wellness programs, she helps individuals and entire populations stop under- or overthinking health and make better decisions. Her new book, Health Shift: Your Personalized Guide to Making Strategic Health Decisions, reframes health literacy—not as understanding the healthcare system, but as understanding yourself—so you can navigate any health challenge with clarity, strategy, and confidence.

https://www.healthierfaster.org/

https://substack.com/@draliceburron

Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you’ll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. 

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Sitting in the dentist's chair gives us plenty of time to think and I want to share 3 things I was thinking about during a recent appointment that apply beyond oral health.

I'm talking about why doing everything you "should" be isn’t always enough, how the right expert can make all the difference, and how powerful your mindset really is when you have a compelling reason.

Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you’ll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. 

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Spending more time on your phone than you’d like? You’re not alone—and this episode will help.

Health and wellness coach Shannon Dentice joins me to talk about the hidden toll of phone scrolling on your energy, well-being, and sense of fulfillment.

We discuss why phone habits are so hard to break, how to know if your usage has become a problem, and practical ways to reclaim your time without cutting out your phone entirely.

Shannon shares reflection questions to help you better understand your own patterns, plus realistic, judgment-free steps you can take to set healthier boundaries and build more meaningful downtime.

Shannon is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach who helps busy professionals take back their energy by reducing and managing stress, improving sleep, finding more life fulfillment, and sustaining a feel great weight.

eehealthcoaching.comlinkedin.com/in/shannondenticeFree Break the Scroll Habit Guide: https://forms.gle/Rou7ix5t2vyuR9Zx9.

Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you’ll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. 

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Awareness is fleeting, which means we need systems in place to help us maintain it or get it back once it's faded.

Whether that's a post-it on your pantry door or keeping a 3-day food log every few months, awareness is required before taking action and the two together are what will get you to where you want to be.

Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you’ll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. 

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If meditation apps and breathing exercises just don’t cut it for your busy brain, this episode is for you.

Certified Zentangle® Teacher Becky Harley introduces us to the simple, pen-and-paper practice that helped her find calm after burnout—and now helps others do the same.

We talk about why mindful drawing can be more effective than traditional mindfulness for people who struggle to sit still or switch off, and how just 15 minutes can make a real difference.

Becky shares how the Zentangle Method works, why you don’t need any artistic skills to start, and where to go for free videos and beginner-friendly lessons.

If you're looking for a low-pressure way to feel more focused and grounded, this might be the practice you've been missing.

Becky Harley is a Certified Zentangle® Teacher and founder of Ivy’s Corner, where she helps busy brains find calm, clarity, and creativity through mindful drawing with the Zentangle Method. After burning out while running her wedding business and navigating motherhood, Becky rediscovered the Zentangle Method — a practice first introduced to her by her mum — and found it transformative. Now she teaches others how to use this simple, pen-and-paper approach to feel more focused and grounded, even on the busiest and most stressful days.

Website: www.ivys-corner.com

Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you’ll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. 

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It'd be nice to skip right to the part where we reach our goals, right?

To avoid the messy middle where we're often uncomfortable as we learn and grow?

Using a story about a moth emerging from its cocoon, we'll explore why you actually NEED that discomfort in order to be successful in the long-term.

Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you’ll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. 

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Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady®, joins me to talk about how we can all contribute to creating healthier, more human workplaces—no management title required.

We dive into what burnout really looks like, how to recognize the early signs, and why culture change starts with conversations, not policies.

Wendy shares practical strategies anyone can use—from negotiating boundaries with a tough boss to shifting workplace dynamics without stepping on toes.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a toxic work environment or unsure how to make things better, this episode will help you take back some control and start making positive changes—wherever you sit on the org chart.

Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady®, is a bold, no-nonsense workplace culture expert with 30 years of experience in HR, management, and operations. Known for her straight-talking style and practical solutions, Wendy is an author, speaker, award-winning podcast host, and consultant who’s trained thousands of managers and employees across industries—from startups to global enterprises. With a Master’s in HR and another in Health Care Administration, she blends deep expertise with a real-world approach to improving workplace dynamics, communication, and leadership. Wendy is passionate about cutting through corporate jargon to help teams thrive and believes everyone—regardless of title—can help create a healthier, more human workplace.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendythehrlady/

Visit her website: https://thehrlady.com/

Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you’ll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. 

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You want to lose weight but you also don't want to think about food as much; is that feasible?

All goals have a few primary drivers of success.

Would you expect to turn your side hustle into a profitable business without thinking about your products or how to get more sales?

Would you expect to pass the bar without thinking about court cases?

This episode will help you reframe your preoccupation with food while you're losing weight so you stop using it against yourself.

For more on "food noise", also check out episode 176.

Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you’ll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. 

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Lauren Tetenbaum, therapist and author of Millennial Menopause, joins me to talk about the often-overlooked transition of perimenopause and menopause for millennial women.

We explore early symptoms, mental health, and how identity, work, and relationships shift during this phase.

Lauren shares practical tools, expert insights, and why embracing this stage with curiosity and confidence can change everything.

Lauren Tetenbaum is an advocate and therapist who supports millennial and young women through life transitions. She specializes in professional and personal identity shifts, including the perinatal period and perimenopause. She provides coaching related to reproductive mental health, gender equity, working parenthood, and more. She is the author of Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life’s Next Period, which will be available in July 2025. Lauren's a mom of two kids and a puppy and lives outside her native New York City.Buy Millennial Menopause https://a.co/d/4RzrwXd Follow her on IG: @thecounselaur Website: http://www.thecounselaur.com

Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you’ll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. 

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What happens when you make a plan but then things don't go according to the best case scenario?

For a lot of us, things fall apart.

But they don't have to .

This episode dives into why having a “good enough” backup plan can be the difference between staying stuck and moving forward.

Learn how fallback plans make it easier to stay consistent—even when life doesn’t cooperate.

Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you’ll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. 

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